ACQUISITIONS	9 Months Ended
Jul. 30, 2017
ACQUISITIONS
ACQUISITIONS	NOTE BACQUISITIONS On August 22, 2017, subsequent to the end of the third quarter, the Company acquired Cidade do Sol (Ceratti) for a preliminary purchase price of approximately $104.0 million, subject to customary working capital adjustments. The transaction was funded by the Company with cash on hand. Ceratti is a growing, branded, value-added meats company in Brazil offering more than 70 products in 15 categories including authentic meats such as mortadella, sausage, and salami for Brazilian retail and foodservice markets under the popular Ceratti® brand. The acquisition of the Ceratti® brand allows the Company to establish a full in-country presence in the fast-growing Brazilian market with a premium brand. Operating results for this acquisition will be included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations from the date of acquisition and will be reflected in the International & Other segment. On August 16, 2017, subsequent to the end of the third quarter, the Company acquired Fontanini Italian Meats and Sausages (Fontanini), a branded foodservice business, from Capitol Wholesale Meats, Inc. for a purchase price of $425.0 million, subject to customary working capital adjustments. The transaction provides a cash flow benefit resulting from the amortization of the tax basis of assets, the net present value of which is approximately $90.0 million. The transaction was funded by the Company with cash on hand and by utilizing short-term financing. Fontanini specializes in authentic Italian meats and sausages, as well as a variety of other premium meat products, including pizza toppings and meatballs, and allows the Company to expand its foodservice business. Operating results for this acquisition will be included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations from the date of acquisition and will be reflected in the Refrigerated Foods segment. On May 26, 2016, the Company acquired Justin’s, LLC (Justin’s) for a final purchase price of $280.9 million. The transaction provides a cash flow benefit resulting from the amortization of the tax basis of assets, the net present value of which is approximately $70.0 million. The purchase price was funded by the Company with cash on hand and by utilizing short-term financing. Primary assets acquired include goodwill of $186.4 million and intangibles of $89.9 million. Justin’s is a pioneer in nut butter-based snacking and this acquisition allows the Company to enhance its presence in the specialty natural and organic nut butter category, complementing the Company’s SKIPPY peanut butter products. Operating results for this acquisition are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations from the date of acquisition and are reflected in the Grocery Products segment.

ACQUISITIONS

9 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2017

NOTE BACQUISITIONS

On August 22, 2017, subsequent to the end of the third quarter, the Company acquired Cidade do Sol (Ceratti) for a preliminary purchase price of approximately $104.0 million, subject to customary working capital adjustments. The transaction was funded by the Company with cash on hand.

Ceratti is a growing, branded, value-added meats company in Brazil offering more than 70 products in 15 categories including authentic meats such as mortadella, sausage, and salami for Brazilian retail and foodservice markets under the popular Ceratti® brand. The acquisition of the Ceratti® brand allows the Company to establish a full in-country presence in the fast-growing Brazilian market with a premium brand.

Operating results for this acquisition will be included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations from the date of acquisition and will be reflected in the International & Other segment.

On August 16, 2017, subsequent to the end of the third quarter, the Company acquired Fontanini Italian Meats and Sausages (Fontanini), a branded foodservice business, from Capitol Wholesale Meats, Inc. for a purchase price of $425.0 million, subject to customary working capital adjustments. The transaction provides a cash flow benefit resulting from the amortization of the tax basis of assets, the net present value of which is approximately $90.0 million. The transaction was funded by the Company with cash on hand and by utilizing short-term financing.

Fontanini specializes in authentic Italian meats and sausages, as well as a variety of other premium meat products, including pizza toppings and meatballs, and allows the Company to expand its foodservice business.

Operating results for this acquisition will be included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations from the date of acquisition and will be reflected in the Refrigerated Foods segment.

On May 26, 2016, the Company acquired Justin’s, LLC (Justin’s) for a final purchase price of $280.9 million. The transaction provides a cash flow benefit resulting from the amortization of the tax basis of assets, the net present value of which is approximately $70.0 million. The purchase price was funded by the Company with cash on hand and by utilizing short-term financing. Primary assets acquired include goodwill of $186.4 million and intangibles of $89.9 million.

Justin’s is a pioneer in nut butter-based snacking and this acquisition allows the Company to enhance its presence in the specialty natural and organic nut butter category, complementing the Company’s SKIPPY peanut butter products.

Operating results for this acquisition are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations from the date of acquisition and are reflected in the Grocery Products segment.